pumpkin spice latte

American

[puhmp-kin spahys lah-tay, puhng-kin] / ˈpʌmp kɪn ˈspaɪs ˈlɑ teɪ, ˈpʌŋ kɪn /

noun

a drink consisting of espresso and steamed milk flavored with pumpkin spice, which can include cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and pumpkin flavoring. PSL

Etymology

Origin of pumpkin spice latte

First recorded in 2005–10

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pumpkin spice latte

On the company’s marketed Red Cup Day, customers who order a holiday-themed beverage, such as the popular pumpkin spice latte, receive a free limited-edition reusable red cup.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2025

Her Latte Sbies Pwmpen candle - pumpkin spice latte in Welsh - was created in 2020 and is now one of her seasonal best-sellers.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2024

Starbucks fans remained loyal to their pumpkin spice latte order and other seasonal offerings this fall, helping the company report record sales in the fourth quarter.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 2, 2023

La COLOMBE's pumpkin spice latte is "delicious & creamy with the perfect amount of pumpkin flavor and also has less sugar than most similar lattes," just like its holiday-themed Peppermint Mocha Latte Coffee.

From Salon ● Dec. 7, 2022

At a Starbucks down the street from the Department of Health and Human Services’ headquarters, Jennifer Cerasoli was enjoying a pumpkin spice latte.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 29, 2021

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